Modena Pasta Making Class with Gourmet Food Tour (Small Group)
Parmesan and Balsamic Tour With Pasta Making Experience
Our Modena pasta making class starts among wooden barrels of aging balsamic vinegar in a traditional acetaia in Modena.
Discover one of the most authentic pasta making classes in Modena, combined with a carefully curated gourmet food tour. This small-group experience is designed for travellers who want to cook, taste, and truly understand Emilia-Romagna’s food culture — not just observe it.
You’ll begin with guided visits to Parmigiano Reggiano dairies and traditional balsamic vinegar producers, before taking part in a hands-on pasta making class with local cooks. Led by an English-speaking guide, this experience offers depth, access, and genuine interaction with Modena’s culinary traditions.
This is an ideal choice if you’re looking for a Modena cooking class with a food tour, rather than a tasting-only itinerary.
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Expert cheesemaker inspecting a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano during production at a Modena dairy.
Learning how to make fresh pasta by hand during the cooking session
What Makes This Modena Pasta Making Class Special
This experience combines two pillars of Modena’s food heritage with a practical cooking session:
- Guided visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy
- Visit to a family-run traditional balsamic vinegar producer
- Hands-on pasta making class using local ingredients
If you’re planning more time in the area, you may also want to explore our full guide to things to do in Modena.
When and Where Does the Tour Start?
The tour departs from Modena train station at 8:30 am. Hotel pick-up from Bologna is available at an additional cost.
Modena is just 20 minutes from Bologna by train and is the heartland of both Parmigiano Reggiano and traditional balsamic vinegar production.
Modena Food Tour + Pasta Making Class: What You’ll Do
Balsamic vinegar tastings in Modena
Parmigiano Reggiano & Balsamic Vinegar Visits
Your day begins with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, where you’ll follow the full production process and taste different ages of cheese. This is followed by a visit to a traditional Modena acetaia, where you’ll learn how balsamic vinegar is aged and paired with food.
Hands-On Pasta Making Class
The final part of the experience is a practical pasta workshop. After visiting the producers, you’ll move to a local kitchen and learn how to prepare fresh egg pasta, such as tagliatelle, guided by experienced local cooks.
This is a fully participatory cooking class — not a demonstration. You’ll work with the dough, learn traditional techniques, and enjoy the results together.
If you’re staying longer in the region, you may also be interested in our cooking school in Bologna.
This hands-on approach reflects the wider tradition of pasta making classes in Italy, where regional techniques are passed down through family kitchens and local cooks.
Learning traditional pasta-making techniques by hand
Group Size and Schedule
Minimum booking is 2 people, but solo travellers are welcome to join our open small groups. The tour starts at 8:30 am and typically finishes between 2:00 and 3:00 pm, depending on the cooking session.
What Else to See in Modena
After the tour, we recommend exploring Modena’s historic centre, including the Romanesque Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Casa Museo Enzo Ferrari. A shuttle bus is also available to reach the Ferrari Museum in Maranello.
What’s Included
- Transportation during the tour
- English-speaking guide
- Parmigiano Reggiano tastings
- Traditional balsamic vinegar tastings
- Hands-on pasta making class
- Light lunch
Reservations
This is a small-group experience with limited availability. Advance booking is required, and we recommend reserving as early as possible.
Join us for a truly immersive Modena pasta making class with a gourmet food tour — an experience designed for travellers who want to cook, learn, and taste Modena at its source.
Master the art of fresh egg pasta in a hands-on Modena cooking experience